CLASSES

Introduction to Mindfulness - Class will start at the beginning of the month and will restart every 4 weeks . Next 4 week session will run Wednesdays from 6:15pm to 7:30pm beginning on September 6, 2017. Start your mindfulness journey with this 4 week beginner class and start to experience the physical, emotional and health benefits of a mindfulness practice. Cost: $170.00 (includes book and handouts) More information on this course can be found on the "Classes" tab. Location: New Directions Office at 202 W. Michigan Avenue Saline, Mi 48176 Max. class size 5. Call or email to register for this course.

In this course, we'll look at ways in which our own mind helps and hinders our lives. We will study and practice mindfulness as a way to work with our thinking. Anxiety, depression, "critical voice" and reaching personal goals will all be explored.

This course is designed for individuals with an interest in these topics as well as a desire to learn mindfulness practice. No previous experience in mindfulness needed. The course is taught in a group format and is not designed for those needing individual or group therapy.

Have you heard about mindfulness thinking and wondered how it might help you deal with life better? Start your mindfulness journey with a three-week introduction class. Begin to experience the physical, emotional and health benefits of this practice. Those who practice mindfulness regularly often notice improved patience, mood, self-awareness as well as decreased levels of stress and reactivity.

This course is taught with a secular approach and is open to those with no previous mindfulness experience. Each class session will include short lessons, actual practices and time for reflection and questions.

Are you "reacting" to your children rather than "responding" to them? Are you not being the parent you want to be? Or perhaps parenting is going well in your home, but you're open to fresh ideas?

This workshop is designed to introduce parents (any age children) to a more mindful style of parenting. This interactive workshop will teach you how to incorporate a mindfulness approach to your parenting. You can't change your kids but you can impact their behavior by how you interact with them using a mindful approach.

Workshop will cover these topics and more:

How to be more patient with your kids and your self

How to be more present with your kids and family

How to "respond" to your children rather than "react" to them

How to improve sleep habits in your kids

Handling mistakes and "doing it over"

Three minute breath space and eating mindfully

Dress casually and plan to learn, relax and begin to parent more mindfully.

Have you heard about mindfulness thinking and wondered how it might help you deal with life better? Start your mindfulness journey with a three-week introduction class. Begin to experience the physical, emotional and health benefits of this practice. Those who practice mindfulness regularly often notice improved patience, mood, self-awareness as well as decreased levels of stress and reactivity.

This course is taught with a secular approach and is open to those with no previous mindfulness experience. Each class session will include short lessons, actual practices and time for reflection and questions.